To achieve perfection in the arts is nearly impossible because it’s a widely subjective form of expression. And yet, there are a few filmmakers who you could say come close to a perfect record in their field.
Showcast Episode 142: Fast and funny previews of “The Divergent Series: Allegiant” and “Miracles From Heaven” open the show, as well as a preview of “The Little Prince”, PUSHED from Paramount’s schedule right before the show. Then filmmakers Dennis Hauck and Matt Miller hit The Admiral’s Club to talk about the challenges of making their ambitious film, “Too Late”.
Showcast Episode 92: New weekend, new movies, as “The Divergent Series: Insurgent” and “The Gunman” get a full once-over. Then special guest filmmaker Scott Storm hits The Admiral’s Club to talk about his career as a filmmaker, his new animated short film “The Apple Tree” and his job cutting movie trailers. Also, fired-up rounds of Retractions, “What Did You See This Week?” and Karen’s Birthdays.
Paul Preston’s annual, exhaustive, no-stone-left-unturned once over of all the nominees. All of them.
New movie trailers include “Ant-Man”, “Dragon Blade”, “Entourage”, “Fantastic Four”, “Furious 7”, “In the Heart of the Sea”, “Insurgent”, “Jurassic World”, “Magic Mike XXL”, “Marvel’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron”, “Minions”, “Pitch Perfect 2”, “Poltergeist”, “San Andreas”, “Spy”, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, “Ted 2”, “Terminator Genisys”, “Tomorrowland” and “True Story”
I’m never one to seek out the work of children in movies. But something’s happened in the last five years or so…there’s a consistency in the air that has me hopeful.
Hollywood makes quick work of cannibalizing sister medias in order to shorten the costly creative process.
Showcast Episode 53: “Edge of Tomorrow” and “The Fault in Our Stars” get the full movie preview treatment from The Move Guys with guest host Justin Bowler. Plus, a look at movie news and a first for the Showcast – in depth talk about horror movies with special guest Ray Schillaci.
The Movie Guys send brothers from other mothers The Hater Nation Radio Show & Podcast, MC Hater, BA Hater and Ali, to a screening of “Divergent”. They record their thoughts going to and from the movie. Are they even in the demographic? Who has the biggest jibs? And will BA make it back from the strip club before the screening starts? Stay tuned…
Showcast Episode 42: Two movies, two guests. “Divergent” and “Muppets Most Wanted” get the signature Movie Guys movie preview treatment and stand-up comic Jim Coughlin sits in the whole show, and The Admiral’s Club welcomes its first puppet guest to the studio.
Self-congratulation is still the rage in TinselTown. Who are we to not report on it? Agree? Disagree? It doesn’t matter, the awards will go out week after week until the Oscars, March 2nd, 2014.
New movie trailers include “August: Osage County”, “Dallas Buyers Club”, “Divergent”, “Escape from Tomorrow”, “Grudge Match”, “Homefront”, “Inside Llewyn Davis”, “Mr. Nobody”, “Nebraska”, “Rio 2”, “Robocop” and “Stranger”
Paul Preston’s annual once-over of the nominees. Who will win, who should win, and the Top 10 Films of 2011.
Click on the link above to keep track of the movie awards season 2011/2012. All the nominees and winners as they are announced – NEW: Winners of The 84th Academy Awards and Indie Spirit Awards!
If you are looking for well crafted, well acted, deliberately paced, and impressively funny/emotional film, go check out ‘The Descendants’ when it comes to your town.